VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Christian Fellowship Center USA and Foreign Countries Ministry
1200 Chesapeake Avenue
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 904-3807

VDSS Contact: Brandie Viscayda (757) 636-3427

Inspection Date: Sept. 7, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers

Comments:

An initial Subsidy Health and Safety inspection was conducted on 09/07/2022 to review health and safety requirements. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 10 preschool aged children in care with 2 staff members and the director. Children were observed interacting with the staff in free play and educational activities. A sample of 5 children's records and 6 staff records were reviewed. The director reported that there have been no injuries and medications are not being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-540-B-11
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure there was a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Director reported that child #6(first date of attendance 9/6/22) has a peanut allergy but they do not have an allergy care plan.
Plan of Correction:	Director will request from parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-550-2-a
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member had satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3(hired 6/21/22) did not have documentation of a Central Registry check. 2. The record for staff #5(hired February 2022) did not have documentation of a Central Registry check and Sworn Statement. 3. The record for staff #4(hired July 2022) did not have documentation of a Sworn Statement 4. Staff confirmed these records were not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Director will follow up on all needed background checks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff were evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1(hired 8/29/22), Staff #2(hired April 2022), Staff #3(hired 6/21/22), Staff #4(hired July 2022), Staff #5(hired February 2022), and Staff #6(hired 2/21/22) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. Staff confirmed these records were not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Director will follow up to ensure all staff have TB screenings.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-630-A
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was peeling paint in the school age and 3 year old classrooms. 2. There were dangling cords from the TV mounted on the wall in the school age classroom. 3. The toilet paper holder in the small bathroom was broken. 4. Staff confirmed these rooms are utilized for childcare.
Plan of Correction:	A maintenance request has already been made.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a bottle of sanitizing spray in an unlocked lower cabinet in the school aged classroom. 2. There were Clorox wipes out in the 3 year old classroom. 3. Staff confirmed these rooms are utilized for childcare.
Plan of Correction:	Chemicals were removed from classrooms and locked.